Re: NBA Official Thread - Analysis, Rumours, & Transact
Bubble NEWS :
* The Indiana Pacers have fired coach Nate McMillan.
* The Lakers and Clippers have voted to boycott the NBA season. Most other teams voted to continue.
* Michael Jordan has taken a strong position to help owners see different point of views: 'He isn't just speaking as an owner, or even a player...he's speaking as a black man.' ��
* When executive director of the players union, Michele Roberts asked to 'take the mic' and speak about financial ramifications an Orlando exit would cause, Beverley rudely interrupted her numerous times ("I pay your salary!") to a point that Chris Paul had to step in.
* While Trump blasted the NBA over its bad ratings, saying it has become a “political organization”, Joe Biden showed his support for the entire NBA.
* Stan Van Gundy:
"NBA players protesting racial injustice seems to have motivated many Twitter followers to take an interest in human rights in China. I am sure those who use China to criticize NBA players are working tirelessly and giving generously to further the cause of human rights in China."
* Head Coaches and executives from Cleveland’s three major professional sports teams, the Cavaliers, Browns and Indians, are forming a sports alliance to develop a sustainable and direct strategy to address social injustice facing the city of Cleveland and all Northeast Ohio.
* Doc Rivers told the players 'your power is your talent, and guys should stay and play'.
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The last time NBA playoff games were postponed:
-In LA, in 1992, when the Rodney King riots raged.
-In 1968, in the days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
* Former president, Barack Obama stands with the NBA and WBNA!
*The NBA's players have decided to resume the playoffs.
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The NBA just announced games are officially resuming tomorrow.
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* The Mavericks announce that Kristaps Porzingis has been playing with a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and have ruled him out for the remainder of their first-round series against the Clippers.
* According to Stephen A. Smith, the younger players were “turned off” by LeBron James in the players meeting, because he came across like he was above everyone else.
* When executive director of the players union, Michele Roberts asked to 'take the mic' and speak about financial ramifications an Orlando exit would cause, Beverley rudely interrupted her numerous times ("I pay your salary!") to a point that Chris Paul had to step in.
* Sports bookie DraftKings is planning to donate 100% of percent of its profits from this weekend's NBA and WNBA daily fantasy contests to a charity involved with combating racial injustice.
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NBA Weekend Playoff Schedule (all ET):
Saturday
• Orlando - Milwaukee (3:30 PM)
• Oklahoma City - Houston (6:30 PM)
• Portland - LA Lakers (9 PM)
Sunday
• Boston - Toronto (1 PM)
• LA Clippers - Dallas (3:30 PM)
• Denver - Utah (8:30 PM)